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Pack Place Education, Arts & Science Center

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This 92,000-square-foot complex in downtown Asheville houses the Asheville Art Museum, Colburn Earth Science Museum, Health Adventure, and Diana Wortham Theatre. The YMI Cultural Center, also maintained by Pack Place, and focusing on the history of African-Americans in western North Carolina, is across the street. The Health Adventure has 11 galleries with hands-on exhibits, all of interest to children. The Asheville Art Museum stages major exhibits several times a year, with some highlighting regional artists. The Colburn Earth Science Museum displays local gems and minerals. The intimate 500-seat Diana Wortham Theatre hosts musical concerts and dance and theater performances year-round.

  • Cost: Art museum $6, Health Adventure $8.50, earth science museum $4, YMI Cultural Center $5
  • Open: Tues.-Sat. 10-5, Sun. 1-5 (art museum open until 8 Fri.)
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